First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 December 2005 · 09:36 local in London
2005-12-08 09:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:36 local time in London on 8 December. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
2005
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 09:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:44
Next moonset
00:15
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2005
15
Full Moon
Above horizon16:16 local · Thu, Thu 15 Dec · Moon 7°
Dec 2005
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:36 local · Fri, Fri 23 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 2005
31
New Moon
Not visible03:12 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -48°
Jan 2006
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:57 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jan · Moon 43°